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Air Entraining

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RR1609

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Apr 19, 2005
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A very simple question I simply can't find the answer to, what is the purpose of entraing air in concrete?
 
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The primary purpose of entraining air is to improve resistance to the effects of freeze/thaw.

In my concrete book, it also says it improves workability, durability, and reduces segregation during placing.
 
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